Wed.Jul 06, 2022

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Principals Are on the Brink of a Breakdown

ED Surge

Principals, in many schools, are seen as the person responsible for the mental health and well-being of their staff, serving as sounding boards and problem solvers for their teachers, who are carrying the emotional burdens of their own personal and professional lives as well as the struggles, stresses and trauma of their students. In effect, principals absorb the experiences and exasperations of both students and staff, and in many cases, hear complaints and worries directly from parents and mem

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A Teacher’s Best Evaluator

Ask a Tech Teacher

It’s always a challenge to evaluate teachers. I’ve been through many systems, often different each year, and honestly, none seems better than the other. But Christian Miraglia, Education Consultant and part of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew, suggests asking students to evaluate the teacher. Here’s how that would work: A Teacher’s Best Evaluator.

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Best Spelling Games for Kids and Students (Android & iPad)

Educators Technology

Here is a collection of some very good spelling games for both Android and iOS operated devices. You can use these games with your kids and/or students to help them develop their spelling skills and.read more.

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Multitasking Mentor Texts for Integrated Literacy

Middle Web

Discover how mentor texts and text sets become multitaskers, providing vision, purpose, and the confidence students need to take learning risks. ELA consultant Anne Anderson highly recommends Pamela Koutrakos’ Mentor Texts That Multitask as a tool for literacy integration. The post Multitasking Mentor Texts for Integrated Literacy first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Jul 6, Simple and Compound Interest

Online Math for All

Simple and Compound Interest - Formulas - Examples

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Dry Erase Experiment

Smore Science

Credit: gosciencegirls.com. Tackle density and chemistry with this experiment. All you need are some dry erase markers and a couple of other things that you can easily find lying around the house. STEM concept: Density, the chemistry of dry erase marker ink Challenge: Easy Messiness: Low. Materials for Dry Erase Experiment. • glass plate • dry erase marker • water.

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REU Power/Pathways – Halfway Update

Northeastern University

As we begin week 6 for our REU-PATHWAYS and REU-POWER programs, students have now been participating and contributing helpful work to their research projects. While they have been making active contributions, the students have also started picking up valuable skills along the way. Students have learned new skills such as data Python, Matlab, and Linux, and they’ve refined their skills in Circuit Design and using Solidworks.

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Standing on Paper Cups Experiment

Smore Science

Credit: science-sparks.com. Can a paper cup support a person’s weight? Ask your child to stand on one or two. Most definitely, the cups will be crushed. But did you know that if there are enough cups, they can actually support even an adult’s weight? Try the standing on paper cups experiment to see for yourself. STEM concept: Engineering, pressure distribution Challenge: Medium Messiness: Low.

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REU Power/Pathways – Halfway Update

Northeastern University

As we begin week 6 for our REU-PATHWAYS and REU-POWER programs, students have now been participating and contributing helpful work to their research projects. While they have been making active contributions, the students have also started picking up valuable skills along the way. Students have learned new skills such as data Python, Matlab, and Linux, and they’ve refined their skills in Circuit Design and using Solidworks.

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Harnessing The Power Of Math Manipulatives

Mathematics, a subject steeped in abstract concepts, often poses challenges to students, especially those in grades 5-10. But imagine a bridge that transformed this intricate maze into an interactive adventure.

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Pepper and Soap Experiment

Smore Science

Credit: instructables.com. With this easy-to-do pepper and soap science experiment, kids can easily understand complicated science concepts like buoyancy and surface tension. As a bonus, you can add a lesson on hygiene and use the experiment to explain how soaps work. STEM concept: Buoyancy, surface tension, how soap works Challenge: Easy Messiness: Low.

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Sports Lesson Plans for Elementary School

STEM Sport

Introducing students to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects at an early age is essential to students’ future success in these subjects. With STEM jobs rising faster than any other field, educators and parents see the continued importance of their child/students’ STEM literacy. But how do you engage elementary students in STEM – a seemingly complex subject?

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Explode-A-Bag Experiment

Smore Science

Credit: playofthewild.com. Next time you finish a sandwich, don’t throw out that ziplock bag right away. Do this science experiment with sizzles and explosions that will certainly entice kids to learn about chemical reactions and the elasticity of plastics. STEM concept: Chemical reactions, elasticity of plastics Challenge: Medium Messiness: High. Materials. • baking soda • toilet paper • 1/4 cup vinegar • ziplock sandwich bags.

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Jul 6, Similar Triangles Worksheet

Online Math for All

Similar Triangles Worksheet

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Downloadable Design Briefs for an Integrative STEM Curriculum

These easy-to-use design briefs outline student objectives, challenges, and materials needed to complete each 30-minute to 4-hour lesson. ITEEA’s Integrative STEM curriculum, Engineering byDesign, includes many more standards driven hands-on activities just like these!

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Mold Science Experiment

Smore Science

Credit: interestingengineering.com. Got some old bread in the fridge? Before you toss them in the trash, use them for mold science experiment. Let kids discover how mold grows on bread and teach them about the importance of keeping their hands clean as well. STEM concept: Mold growth, hand hygiene Challenge: Easy Messiness: Low. Materials. • slices of bread • ziplock bags • a marker • alcohol • hand sanitizer • soap • water • disposable plastic/surgical gloves.

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Components of a Vector - Definition and real life examples

Basic-Mathematics

General guideline on how to find the components of a vector and real life examples showing how to find the components of a vector.

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Leak-Proof Bag Experiment

Smore Science

Credit: handsonaswegrow.com. Start the leak proof bag experiment by asking kids a simple question: What happens when you poke a water-filled plastic bag with a sharp stick or pencil? They’ll probably say there’s going to be a hole in the bag, and the water’s going to leak out of the bag. Do the experiment and prove them wrong. Safety reminder: Supervise the kids as they handle the sharp pencils or sticks they need for this experiment.

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Jul 6, Similar Triangles

Online Math for All

Similar Triangles - Concept - Postulates - Solved Problems

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Water Cycle in a Bag Experiment

Smore Science

Credit: science.nasa.gov. Why are there clouds in the sky? Where does rain come from? With the water cycle in a bag experiment, you can answer your kids’ questions and satisfy their curiosity about the water cycle. STEM concept : Water cycle Challenge : Easy Messiness: Low. Materials. • ziplock bag • permanent marker • water • blue food coloring • clear tape.

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Jul 6, Word Problems on Profit and Loss

Online Math for All

Word Problems on Profit and Loss

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Jul 6, Angle Side Angle Congruence Postulate

Online Math for All

Angle Side Angle Congruence Postulate - Examples with step by step explanation

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Jul 6, Side Angle Side Congruence Postulate

Online Math for All

Side Angle Side Congruence Postulate - Examples with step by step explanation

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Jul 6, How to Solve Quantitative Aptitude Problems Faster

Online Math for All

How to Solve Quantitative Aptitude Problems Faster - Concept - Solved Example

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Jul 6, Side Side Side Congruence Postulate

Online Math for All

Side Side Side Congruence Postulate - Examples with step by step explanation

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Jul 6, Compound Interest Problems

Online Math for All

Compound Interest Problems

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Jul 6, Profit and Loss Problems

Online Math for All

Profit and Loss Problems

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Jul 6, Percentage Increase and Decrease Word Problems

Online Math for All

Percentage Increase and Decrease Word Problems

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Jul 6, Word Problems in Percentage with Solutions

Online Math for All

Word Problems in Percentage with Solutions

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Jul 6, Partnership Problems with Solutions

Online Math for All

Partnership Problems with Solutions

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